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US-6458259

Prevention of surface adsorption in microchannels by application of electric current during pressure-induced flow

PublishedOctober 1, 2002
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Methods and apparatus for reducing adsorption in microscale devices are provided. In the methods and apparatus, an electrical current such as an alternating current is applied to materials under pressure-induced flow. Integrated systems for simultaneous control of current and pressure in a channel are also provided.

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May 11, 1999

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October 1, 2002

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